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Sunset

Sunset at Daulo Pass

Drive west along the Highlands Highway to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 18:12About 60 min

Timeline

  1. 17:56

    Daulo Pass

    Arrive at Daulo Pass and find a spot along the twisting roads. The views are best from the roadside pull-offs as you drive in.

  2. 18:41

    Daulo Pass

    Watch the sunset toward the WSW. The golden light begins a few minutes before, painting the highlands in warm tones.

  3. 19:11

    Daulo Pass

    Stay for the blue hour as the light fades. It is a quiet moment to reflect on the drive up from the lowlands.

Local tip

The road is twisting. Drive carefully and pull over only in safe, designated spots to enjoy the view.

Check before you go

  • Check the route if you are not driving.
  • Sunset times vary by season. In July, the sun sets later at 18:19, while in October it sets earlier at 18:12.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Goroka (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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